09-Oct-2009 By The PMA Team
A need for radical change means the trade must take collective responsibility for raising standards, says The PMA Team.
06-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney
Pub tenants and lessees can get rent review advice at the BII Rent Review Roadshow in Newcastle.
05-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney
Controversial pub tenant campaigner Inez Ward is to help the BII devise a course to prepare newcomers for life as a tied tenant. The BII is hoping...
05-Oct-2009 By Neil Robertson
Eight months after taking the helm of the BII, the chief executive sets out his vision for the future. In its introductory article back in January,...
21-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
Camra boss Mike Benner will give an update on the progress of the super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading at a BII meeting.
04-Sep-2009 By John Harrington
Another six tenanted pub operators have submitted their lease codes of practice to be accredited for clarity under the BII-led scheme. Codes from...
28-Aug-2009 By John Harrington
More pub operators will submit their lease codes of practice to be accredited for clarity after final details emerge of the Government's mandatory...
BII: fairer rents would help solve tie debate
28-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The beer tie issue would take on "less significance" if rents were fairer according to members of the BII. The view is expressed in a letter by...
BII promises more "robust" pubco lease scheme
27-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore
A more "robust" version of the BII's scheme aiming to offer clarity over pubco agreements will be unveiled next month. The BII Benchmarking and...
27-Aug-2009 By John Harrington
The BII has promised to toughen its scheme that benchmarks pubco codes of practice for clarity. Having codes re-accredited annually, and publishing quarterly update reports, are among the changes.
21-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
The GMB union has accused the BII of "washing its hands" of a Peak District tenant's dispute with Punch Taverns. It claims that tenant David...
BII to examine pubcos' codes of practice
19-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The BII has refused to rise to calls from trade union GMB to strip Punch Taverns of its membership - but is set to take a close look at pubcos' codes...
Rent arbitration scheme to start in September
10-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensees will be able to take advantage of an independent rent review arbitration scheme from next month, trade chiefs confirmed today. The Pub...
BII members brand mandatory code a mistake
06-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The BII has formally hit out at the government's plans to introduce a mandatory code of practice on responsible retailing. In its response to the...
BII honours exceptional trainer
17-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The winner of this year's BII Bill Hannon Award for an exceptional contribution to the industry has been presented with the prize. Mike Connell of...
Free training for BII members at Licensed Business Show
02-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
BII members will be able to access a host of free training workshops at The Publican's Licensed Business Show later this year. The event, which is...
28-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII's low cost rent adjudication scheme will fail unless the system for setting rents is overhauled, says Fair Pint.
27-May-2009 By John Harrington
A formal meeting between three trade groups into plans for an independent, low-cost rent adjudication system has been described as "encouraging". The...
BII welcomes BEC support for rent review scheme
14-May-2009
The BII has welcomed supprt for an Independent Expert Determination Service in the Business and Enterprise Committee report into pub companies.The...
14-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII has expressed its "disappointment" over claims by the BEC that lessees have very little confidence in it because of a conflict of interests.
03-Apr-2009 By John Harrington
The BII aims to make its low-cost rent adjudication system a pan-industry initiative. The BII Council last night gave support to the Independent...
BII chief wants government cash for rent service
30-Mar-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A cut-price rent adjudication scheme should be financed by the government, according to BII chief Neil Robertson. The group's council is set to...
26-Mar-2009 By Andrew Pring
A new and inexpensive form of lessee-friendly rent adjudication is set to be discussed by the BII next week. The scheme, which could revolutionise...
BII signs two new corporate members
05-Mar-2009
BII has signed up two new corporate members, HIT Training and Business In Sport and Leisure (BISL). BISL represents around 100 companies in the...
13-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII has launched a new business support helpline for its licensee members. The new service will is designed to complement the BII's existing...
22-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
The BII has announced the winners of the 2008 National Industry Training Awards (NITAs). The winners were announced via a live broadcast on its site....
BII chief's government links could help trade
21-Jan-2009
What attracted you to the job at the BII? It's a fascinating prospect and an interesting industry. I have done a lot of work with small businesses...
Queen's Speech could have been worse, says BII
05-Dec-2008
The BII has revealed the Queen's Speech was a "slightly watered down version" of what it was expecting and "could have been a lot more onerous". But...
14-Nov-2008 By John Harrington
Undergraduate membership offers benefits for those who haven't completed their NCPLH exam.
20-Oct-2008 By John Harrington
The BII has axed 18 jobs, citing the tough economic conditions. A statement released today from BII chief executive John McNamara said: "Like many...
17-Oct-2008 By Ewan Turney
The BII has unveiled its shortlist for the 2008 National Industry Training Awards (NITAs).
BII accused of sending out confusing satellite message
17-Sep-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
A licensee has blamed the BII for sending out a confusing message about foreign satellite equipment by running an advert for a supplier. In the...
Huge drop in smokers visiting pubs
08-Sep-2008
Three quarters of licensees have reported a drop in the number of smokers visiting their pubs since the smoking ban was introduced.Nearly half of the...
20-Aug-2008 By John Harrington
John McNamara reflects on his time in charge at the BII and the challenges that lay ahead.
04-Aug-2008 By The PMA Team
BII chief executive John McNamara is leaving the organisation after six and half years in the role after being head hunted to take over the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, the MA can reveal.
Clerehugh does a Gordon Ramsay
26-Jun-2008
Yes, it's true and Snifter was there. Speaking at the BII's Better Business Roadshow held at Denbies Vineyard in sedate Surrey, celebrity chef and...
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29-May-2008
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28-May-2008
Over 200 people are now able to assess the social responsibility standards of licensed premises after taking the BII's course
23-May-2008
Licensees and potential licensees are urged not to miss the BII's Better Business Roadshows. The shows include presentations by Britvic on how to...
National Best Bar None plans well underway
14-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Plans to develop the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme nationally moved forward this week with the announcement of the first ever national conference. The...
13-May-2008
MA forum regular Nigel Wakefield has been made a Companion Member of the BII at today's annual lunch. Wakefield, who aside from giving invaluable...
BII launches shared training scheme
07-Apr-2008
THE BII has urged pub companies to share resources to make sure new licensees are properly trained before taking on a pub.Speaking at the British...
BII launches business-building roadshows
04-Mar-2008
The BII is this week launching a series of half-day 'Better Business' roadshows, offering advice and guidance from a number of key players in the...
28-Feb-2008
The BII has teamed up with the Learning and Skill council to promote the importance of adult literacy and numeracy in pubs. The partnership with the...
22-Jan-2008 By John Harrington
BII defends procedures after Glasgow based doorstaff firm Upfront Security slammed on Panorama
BII's Pearson gets New Year honour
10-Jan-2008
Former BII chairman Richard Pearson has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List. The award was given for "services to the hospitality...
02-Jan-2008 By John Harrington
Former BII chairman Richard Pearson has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List. The award was given for "services to the hospitality...
Pub sales down 7.3 per cent since smoking ban
17-Dec-2007 By James Wilmore
Overall sales in English and Welsh pubs are down 7.3 per cent since the introduction of the smoking ban, a survey has revealed. The hardest hit area...
13-Nov-2007 By Ewan Turney
The BII believes better education is the best way to prevent binge drinking - not an increase in tax. In response to calls from the Alcohol Health...
Money available for flood-hit pubs
30-Jul-2007 By James Wilmore
The BII and Licensed Trade Charity have issued details on how flood-hit licensees can apply for grants to give them financial support. Pubs hit in...
